Seedance 2.5 vs Wan 3
Two 30-second class AI video models, one Topview workspace. Compare duration, resolution, reference budgets, and pricing before you generate.
Side by Side
Same Prompt, Two Models
For each brief below, the same prompt and reference inputs (when used) are run through Seedance 2.5 and Wan 3 — no re-rolls. Watch both outputs and judge for yourself.
VFX Spectacle Comparison
Text Only
Prompt


Game Boss Battle Comparison
2 Images
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Reference Reasoning Comparison
3 Images
Image Ref 1

Image Ref 2

Image Ref 3

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Documentary Narration Comparison
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Prompt
Style Switching Comparison
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Dialogue Scene Comparison
3 Images
Image Ref 1

Image Ref 2

Image Ref 3

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Ensemble Acting Comparison
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Group Dance & Beat Sync Comparison
1 Image + Audio
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Audio Ref
Beat track reference
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Literature Adaptation Comparison
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Faithfully adapted from The Wind in the Willows (1908), Ch. I — judge each model against the original passage shown alongside.
Prompt
Original Passage
"Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing—absolute nothing—half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats. Simply messing," he went on dreamily: "messing—about—in—boats; messing—" "Look ahead, Rat!" cried the Mole suddenly. It was too late. The boat struck the bank full tilt. The dreamer, the joyous oarsman, lay on his back at the bottom of the boat, his heels in the air. "—about in boats—or with boats," the Rat went on composedly, picking himself up with a pleasant laugh." — Kenneth Grahame, The Wind in the Willows (1908), Chapter I, Project Gutenberg #27805 (Scribner 1913 ed.)
Spec-by-Spec Comparison
Each value reflects how the model is actually configured on Topview. Wan 3 is in public beta and its figures are projected, not independently benchmarked.
| Dimension | Seedance 2.5 | Wan 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | ByteDance | Alibaba |
| Model Type | Multimodal video model (hosted) | Multimodal video model (closed public beta) |
| Deployment & Access | Hosted on Topview (and ByteDance / partner platforms) | Hosted on Topview; paid API, no downloadable weights |
| Resolution (Topview) | 480p / 720p / 1080p | 480p / 720p / 1080p |
| Duration | 4s–30s, selectable per second | Up to 30s in a single continuous shot |
| Reference Inputs | Text, image, video, audio references — up to 30 images, 10 videos, 10 audio (50 combined), each up to 30.2s | Text, image, video, audio references — up to 10 images, 5 videos, 5 audio (20 combined) |
| Native Audio | Dialogue, music, and SFX with time-coded direction | Flagged on Topview across both text-to-video and reference-to-video generation |
| Aspect Ratios | 16:9, 9:16, 3:4, 1:1, 4:3, 21:9 (plus adaptive) | 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4 |
| Pricing Signal | Credits-based; the tier is shown in the product workflow before you render | On Topview, 0.3–1 credits/sec across 480p–1080p |
| Best For | Reference-heavy briefs, precise second-level timing, long continuous stories | Lower per-second cost at the same 1080p ceiling, predictable pricing, longer single-take shots |
Values follow Topview's production generator configuration for both models. Seedance 2.5 and Wan 3 both select 480p, 720p, and 1080p on Topview — third-party 4K claims for Seedance 2.5 describe other platforms, not this workspace. Internet-search-grounded prompts are flagged for Wan 3 in reference-to-video generation only, not in plain text-to-video. Wan 3 is in public beta; its figures are reported at launch (2026-08-06) and shown as projected parameters — treat as directional, not vendor-confirmed benchmarks.
Where Each Model Stands Out
Seedance 2.5
Up to 50 Multimodal References
Guide identity, motion, and sound with 30 images, 10 video clips, and 10 audio files in one brief — two and a half times Wan 3's 20 combined references.
Reference Media up to 30.2s Each
Each reference video or audio file can run up to 30.2 seconds, so a full music bed or a complete motion take goes in without trimming.
Second-by-Second Duration Control
Pick any length from 4 to 30 seconds, selectable per second, with time-coded audio direction for dialogue, music, and SFX.
Wan 3
Lower Cost at Shared Resolutions
Priced 0.3–1 credits/sec across 480p–1080p on Topview, versus 0.7–2.6 credits/sec for Seedance 2.5 at the same resolution tiers.
Predictable Per-Second Pricing
Priced 0.3–1 credits/sec across 480p–1080p on Topview, so a job can be quoted before you render.
Reference-Locked World Building
Omni reference holds identity, props, and space across a longer narrative, with internet search available in reference-to-video generation.
Which Model Fits Your Workflow?
Match your project to the model built for it.
Reference-heavy brief that needs 20+ inputs
Up to 50 combined references (30 images, 10 videos, 10 audio) against Wan 3's 20.
Predictable cost per second at 1080p
Both models reach 1080p on Topview; Wan 3 is priced 0.3–1 credits/sec versus 0.7–2.6 for Seedance 2.5 at the same tiers.
A full-length music bed or motion take as reference
Each reference video or audio file can run up to 30.2 seconds on Seedance 2.5.
Predictable cost per second before starting a job
Wan 3 is priced 0.3–1 credits/sec across 480p–1080p on Topview, quoted up front.
Precise second-level pacing inside one continuous clip
Duration is selectable per second from 4 to 30 seconds, with time-coded audio direction.
Longer single-take brand story up to 30 seconds
Native single-shot generation up to 30s gives a complete idea room to build without cutting to a new clip.
Time-coded dialogue, music, and SFX in one pass
Seedance 2.5 documents time-coded audio direction alongside native audio generation.
Internet-search-grounded reference-to-video work
Internet search is flagged for Wan 3 in reference-to-video generation on Topview.
Frequently Asked Questions
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